Report: WWE doesn't renew Jerry Lawler's broadcasting contract

Jerry Lawler is reportedly no longer under contract with WWE as a broadcaster. 

PWInsider is reporting that WWE decided not to renew the 74-year-old's broadcasting contract, which is said to have expired at the start of 2024. Shortly after the report was published, it was updated to include a note that WWE reached out to confirm Lawler is still under a legends deal with the company. 

He last appeared on WWE programming in November when he helped announce the qualifying matches for the NXT Iron Survivor match. 

Lawler had been with the company since 1992, although he was gone for several months in 93-94 due to legal trouble and left for nine months in 2001 following the release of Stacy Carter, aka The Kat, who was his romantic partner at the time. 

Lawler took part in a virtual autograph signing during the weekend and addressed his health and recovery from a stroke he suffered in February 2023. 

"My health is great," Lawler replied. "I'm just getting over from the doctor's to get back on the road from my knee replacement. And, of course, there's still some minor difficulties from the stroke but all of that stuff is coming around fast." 

Lawler was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame inaugural class of 1996. He's also a three-time Feud of the Year Award winner, in 1987 vs. Austin Idol and Tommy Rich, in 1992 with Jeff Jarrett vs. The Moondogs, and in 1993 with Bret Hart. He was also voted Best Color Commentator in 1995 and 96.